Gabriele "Gabi" M. Champion
Gabriele "Gabi" M. Champion
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Gabriele "Gabi" Manuela Waltraud Champion of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away September 28, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 67. She was born September 18, 1958, in Roth, Germany, the daughter of Werner and Elenore Schiffermuller Braune. Gabi lived in Mountain Home since moving from Phelan, California in 2007. She enjoyed the outdoors and flower gardening. Gabi was devoted to caring for her home with love and attention to detail.
Gabi is survived by her; companion, Mike Freeman; sons, Kevin Harris, David (Sonya) Freeman; brother, Dieter (Alice) Braune; sisters, Katja Zucker, Kimberly (Dave) Bell; grandchildren, Paige, Hunter, Hadlee Harris, Baleigh (Rylan) McPeak, Riley and Jason Freeman; great grandchildren, Norah Bailey and Ryken McPeak and a host nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Helga Fritz.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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600 Hospital Dr PO Box 346, Mountain Home, AR 72653
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